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YV51 FUT

2001 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,777 mi
Last recorded101,777 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi S397,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 FUT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 97,681 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,157 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,710 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,679 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,019 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 71,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,671 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 33,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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YV51 FUT is a 2001 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 97,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 FUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV51 FUT registered?

YV51 FUT is a 2001 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YV51 FUT safe to buy?

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